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N490 DHE

1996 Yamaha XJ600S

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

34,523 mi
Last recorded34,523 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ600S27,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 DHE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 34,523 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 33,228 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 31,814 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 30,587 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 29,308 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 29,308 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 27,711 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 26,561 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 25,004 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 23,768 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 22,634 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 21,502 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 20,404 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 191,480 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 19,148 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2013 18,275 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 17,433 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 16,430 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 14,652 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 13,551 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 12,316 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 11,860 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 10,462 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600S?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
1,023
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
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N490 DHE is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XJ600S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 27,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJ600S fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N490 DHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600S typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha XJ600S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N490 DHE registered?

N490 DHE is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N490 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N490 DHE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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